Conga
Miami Sound Machine Lyrics


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Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
I know you can't control yourself any longer
Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
I know you can't control yourself any longer

Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
I know you can't control yourself any longer
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger
Don't you fight it 'til you tried it, do that conga beat

Everybody gather 'round now
Let your body feel the heat
Don't you worry if you can't dance
Let the music move your feet

It's the rhythm of the island, and like the sugar cane so sweet
If you want to do the conga, you've got to listen to the beat

Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
I know you can't control yourself any longer
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger
Don't you fight it 'til you tried it, do that conga beat

Feel the fire of desire, as you dance the night away
'Cause tonight we're gonna party, 'til we see the break of day

Better get yourself together, and hold on to what you've got
Once the music hits your system, there's no way your gonna stop

Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
I know you can't control yourself any longer
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger
Don't you fight it 'til you tried it, do that conga beat

Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
I know you can't control yourself any longer
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger
Don't you fight it 'til you tried it, do that conga

Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
I know you can't control yourself any longer
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger
Don't you fight it 'til you tried it, do that conga beat





Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga

Overall Meaning

Miami Sound Machine's song "Conga" is a catchy and energetic song that celebrates the rhythm of the conga dance. The lyrics invite the listener to join in and shake their body to the beat of the music. The repeated refrain, "Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga," encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions and fully embrace the music and dance.


The song also reinforces the idea that everyone can dance, regardless of their skill level. The line, "Don't you worry if you can't dance, let the music move your feet," reminds listeners that dancing is about feeling the music and letting go, rather than being technically proficient. The song's upbeat tempo and pulsing rhythm create an infectious energy that is hard to resist.


Overall, "Conga" is a celebration of the joy and liberation that music and dance can bring. It's a fun and upbeat anthem that encourages listeners to let go of their worries and enjoy the music.


Line by Line Meaning

Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
Encouragement to dance and enjoy oneself.


I know you can't control yourself any longer
Acknowledgment that the music is too good to resist.


Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger
Realization that the music is building up and becoming more intense.


Don't you fight it 'til you tried it, do that conga beat
Encouragement to let go and dance to the infectious rhythm of the conga.


Everybody gather 'round now
Invitation to come together and dance in a group.


Let your body feel the heat
Encouragement to let go and dance freely.


Don't you worry if you can't dance
Assurance that everyone is welcome to join in and dance, regardless of their skill level.


Let the music move your feet
Instruction to allow the music to guide one's movements and dance without inhibition.


It's the rhythm of the island, and like the sugar cane so sweet
Comparison to the sweet, addictive nature of the music and the island rhythm that it embodies.


If you want to do the conga, you've got to listen to the beat
Emphasis on the importance of following the beat to dance the conga.


Feel the fire of desire, as you dance the night away
Sensation of passion and desire that is felt when dancing throughout the night.


'Cause tonight we're gonna party, 'til we see the break of day
Celebration of the night and the intention to party all night long.


Better get yourself together, and hold on to what you've got
Advice to get it together and hold on to the moment and the fun being had.


Once the music hits your system, there's no way your gonna stop
Acknowledgement that the music is irresistible and once it takes over, there's no stopping the urge to dance.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Enrique Garcia

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